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"If that’s what she thinks is beautiful and that’s her preference, lahat tayo, we should respect each other. Kasi, she was a judge for a reason. And we should respect her for that. Kaya parang right ’yan to vote, di ba? I won’t tell you, ’Why did you vote for this?’ It’s your right, it’s your choice, respect it. So, I respect her and I’m happy," says Shamcey Supsup about Lea Salonga

Una na rito ang naging katanungan kay Miss Ukraine: If you could trade lives with anyone in history, who would it be and why?

Shamcey: "I would say, Jose Rizal. I don’t know... it sounds cliché, but I’ve read through his diaries and the fact that he knew he was gonna die, he just kept on because he knew it’s gonna be for his country, and he made a great impact to get our democracy."

Question to Miss China: Nude beaches are common in some parts of the world. Is public nudity appropriate or inappropriate and why?

Shamcey: "The concept of right and wrong, it varies in different cultures.

"And what I’ve learned in Miss Universe pageant is that we all come from different cultures with different beliefs.

"And the only thing we can do is to respect each other.

"So, if it’s appropriate for them, then let’s respect it.

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"But for the Philippines, I don’t think... I don’t know if it’s gonna be the same for us.

"So, we just have to respect each other, don’t judge."

Question to Miss Brazil: What will you do to avoid fighting a war that you don’t agree with?

Shamcey: "I heard that now... Because during that time, I wasn’t listening to the questions anymore. I was just happy. I was just looking at the people.

"But I don’t know how to answer that question... I would just say that war was never a solution and that everything can be done through a lot of communication, diplomacy.

"And I always say this: the conflict, you just have to respect.

"Sometimes, you just have to control yourself and know that there’s a better way than just fighting a war because nobody will win.

"There’s always gonna be someone who will lose in a war."

Question to Miss Angola: If you could change one of your physical characteristics, which one would it be and why?

Shamcey: "I wouldn’t change anything. But if ever, I’m gonna make it comic, like I would change my feet because they’re too big and it’s hard to find shoes in my size!"

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